CSV
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CSV
Definition
Comma-Separated Values: a plain text file format that uses commas to separate values in tabular data. It is the simplest and most widely used format for data exchange between applications.
CSV: Universal Data Exchange
CSV files are the lingua franca of data exchange. Despite having no formal standard until RFC 4180 (2005), the format has been used since the 1970s. CSV is supported by every spreadsheet application, database tool, and programming language. It is commonly used for data import/export, ETL processes, and as an interchange format between systems with incompatible native formats.